Research and development expenditure in Madagascar

Madagascar: Research and development expenditure was 0.0% in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
0.0%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
115th
of 116 countries
All-time high
0.3%
in 2003
All-time low
0.0%
in 2016
Years of data
18
1997–2017

Research and development expenditure in Madagascar, 1997–2017

00.10.20.31997200720171997: 0.183 % of GDP1998: 0.094 % of GDP1999: 0.083 % of GDP2000: 0.1 % of GDP2001: 0.182 % of GDP2002: 0.202 % of GDP2003: 0.291 % of GDP2004: 0.193 % of GDP2005: 0.151 % of GDP2006: 0.141 % of GDP2007: 0.121 % of GDP2008: 0.118 % of GDP2009: 0.131 % of GDP2010: 0.099 % of GDP2011: 0.091 % of GDP2014: 0.013 % of GDP2016: 0.013 % of GDP2017: 0.013 % of GDP

Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

Madagascar recorded 0.0% for research and development expenditure in 2017.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 89.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, research and development expenditure in Madagascar peaked at 0.3% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.

Madagascar ranks 115th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 3
2000s 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 10
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 5

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 112 Iraq 0.0% compare
  2. 113 United States Virgin Islands 0.0% compare
  3. 114 Myanmar 0.0% compare
  4. 116 Guatemala 0.0% compare

See the full ranking of 147 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is research and development expenditure in Madagascar?
Research and development expenditure in Madagascar was 0.0% in 2017, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 0.3% in 2003.
What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
How does Madagascar rank for research and development expenditure?
Madagascar ranks 115th out of 116 countries with data for 2017.
Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?
The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Research and development expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
147 places, 3,092 data points, 1996–2024
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Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.